Amana AQC0501DRW, Use & Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Your freezer will not operate
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Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
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Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
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Is the temperature control set to a numbered setting?
Refer to the “Using the Control” section.
Indicator Lights
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Is the ON indicator not illuminated?
There is no power to the
freezer. Check the power source. See “Indicator Lights.”
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Is there power to the freezer, but the ON indicator is not
illuminated?
The indicator light may be burned out. Call
Service to replace the indicator light.
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Is the COMPRESSOR indicator not illuminated?
The
indicator illuminates only when the compressor is on. The
compressor cycles off and on to maintain the desired
temperature. See “Using the Control.”
The motor seems to run too much
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Is there excessive frost or a package keeping the door or
lid from closing?
Defrost and clean the freezer, or move the
package so the lid closes properly.
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Is the room temperature hotter than normal?
Expect the
motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room
temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of
the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more
of the time.
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Has a large amount of food just been added to the
freezer?
Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer. It
is normal for the motor to run longer in order to cool the
freezer back down. Add no more unfrozen food at one time
than will freeze in 24 hours — approximately 2 to 3 lbs
(0.9 to 1.4 kg) per cubic foot of freezer space.
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Is the lid opened often?
Expect the motor to run longer when
this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything
you need out of the freezer at once, keep food organized so it
is easy to find, and close the lid as soon as the food is
removed.
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Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Refer to the “Using the Control” section.
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Is the lid not closed completely?
Push the lid firmly shut. If it
will not shut all the way, see “The lid will not close completely”
later in this section.
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Is the lid gasket sealed all the way around?
Contact a
qualified person or a technician.
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Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer?
See the “Location Requirements” section.
NOTE:
If the problem is not due to any of the above,
remember that your new freezer will run longer than your old
one due to its high-efficiency motor.
Interior temperature is too warm
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Is the lid opened often?
Be aware that the freezer will warm
when this occurs. In order to keep the freezer cool, try to get
everything you need out of the freezer at once, keep food
organized so it is easy to find, and close the lid as soon as the
food is removed.
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Has a large amount of food just been added to the
freezer?
Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer. It
can take several hours for the freezer to return to the normal
temperature.
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Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Refer to the “Using the Control” section.
Exterior of freezer feels warm
This is normal. The freezer’s main function is to remove heat from
the contents and air inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to
the room air, which makes the outside of the freezer feel warm.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.